Dog-loving $4M scratch-off winner brought his pooch to share in the check presentation
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Boston, MA - Paul Riley, a resident of Peabody, made headlines when he brought his dog ‘Raven’ along to claim his lottery win on Wednesday.
The lucky winner visited the Lottery headquarters in Dorchester to collect his $4 million prize, a jackpot he won from a 100X Cash scratch ticket.
The Massachusetts winner is not just thinking about himself. Along with his faithful dog by his side, he's looking to give back, especially to animals in need.
Riley chose a one-time payment option. This means he will take home a whopping $2.6 million before any taxes are taken out.
But what's even more interesting is how he plans to use this windfall.
Riley, a known animal lover, has big plans for his newfound wealth.
The Lottery said in a statement: "An animal lover, he said he plans to use some of his winnings to make a donation to the Animal Rescue League."
This generous act showcases his love for animals and his desire to give back to the community.
Riley also has plans to spoil his family with his lottery winnings. A part of his prize money is earmarked for buying a new car for his wife, showing his thoughtful nature.
The winning ticket that changed Riley's life was sold at Summit Variety in Peabody.
This lucky store isn't just celebrating Riley's win; it's also getting a nice reward for itself. For selling the winning ticket, the store will receive a bonus of $40,000.
For those still hoping to strike it rich, there's good news. The 100X Cash scratch ticket game, which hit stores in June 2023, still has plenty of prizes left.
There's one more $4 million jackpot up for grabs and six $1 million prizes waiting to be claimed, all from the $10 scratch ticket game.
And the excitement doesn't stop there. The Lottery has announced that in February, they will release their second-ever $50 scratch ticket.
This new game, named "Lifetime Millions," offers a life-changing grand prize of $1 million a year for life.
